Valve.



W. J. THEIS.

VALVE.

LPPLIOATIOH FILED SEPT. 12, 1908.

. 987,334, Patented Mar. 21, 1911.

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' UNITED sTATEs PATENT oEEicE.

WILLIAM J'. THEIS, 0F CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR TO MANUFACTURERS EQUIP- .MENT COMPANY, A CORPORATION 0F ILLINOIS.

VALVE.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM J. THEIs; a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the city of Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Valves; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact description of the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification` f This invention relates more particularly to `that class of pressure resisting valves wherein it is desirable to close positively against steam or other pressure, and although said pressure may be considerable, yet to insure positive closure with equal pressure on all parts. of the seat and quick release when desired.

Of the numerous "valves heretofore devised for the various purposes for which valves are adaptable, usually the closure is carried more o r less rigidly uponlthe valve stem with the effect that in 4closing the valve a rotative, grinding effect to a greater'or less extent, occurs, soon destroying the packing and necessitating renewal. Such renewals cannot readily be made at all times, however, and in consequence, considerable loss from imperfect closure of the valve which cannot be readily remedied occursv until the lant is shut down.` f The ob]ect of thisl invention is to afford a quick and-easy closing "valve adapted to positively seat the closurey vwithout rotation thereof on the seat, but 'to afford neverthe- ,less a; perfect ada tationto the seat and Wear,

the stem may rotate freely when -without rotatin t e closure thereon, thus obviating o ne o the most -,common causes of It is .also an Iobject of the invention to afford in a valve having a unitary stem and closure supported on and secured to the stem by means affording a. ball bearing'on which closure to its seat or when retracting,the closure, thus lay-affording a` minimum surface friction enabling the valve to be opened` .get out-of order. v

rcing the Specification of Letters Patent. Patented Mar, 21, 1911, Application led September 12, 1908.- Serial No. 452,748.'

The invention consists inthe matters hereinafter described and more fully pointed out and defined in the appended claims.

In the drawin s: Figure 1 is a central vertical section o a valve embodying my invention. Fig. 2 is an enlarged. section :taken on line 2 2 of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is an enlarged section taken on line 3-3 of Fi 1`.- Fig. 4 is an enlarged section taken on l(line 4-4 of Fig. 1. Fig. 5 is an enlarged detail in vertical section of t-he valve casingand the closure.`

As shown in the drawings: A, indicates the valve casing, which may-be of the usual or globular form, having a, threaded inlet aperture at the lower end and an externally threaded pipe connection a, for the discharge. Said casing is provlded, as shown in its botton1,'with a raised, annular seat a', at al point 4corresponding 4approximately with the bottom of the' outlet aperture. The upper end of said' casing is o en and of a size to permit the closure an, parts to be inserted therethrough and is internally threaded to receive a capa", thereon. Said cap a2,`is externally screw threaded at its upper end and below its upper endvis provided with 'a ,transverse partltion a, having a "central aperture and through which Vthe valve stemy B, extends, said partition as, being provided withconcentric downwardly directed beads cz, as shown two in number. On the upper side said partition is conical and concave'to receive the packing hereinafter described. 'a

The closure C, embraces-@circular piece or plate of metal, usually cast, having-a peripheral flange onjits under side in .wluch fits the packin Washer c, and also provided on its under si e and centrally with a downvvardlyv directed, threaded stem c', on which is secured a 'nut c?, which bears against'said packing washer o, andholds the same at all times from displacement. On its upperfside, said closure is provided. with .-an an'nlyilar flange 0*, and wlthin Vthe lian e isy bored or countersunk to a point exten 1ng -\belowthe top of the closure, said bore or countersunk portion ta ering downward fromthe sides to the mi die to afordoa positive seat for a supporting ball c, con-tained therein 'and usually constructed of bronze or other material that will not readil rust or deteriorate through use. Exten ing into'said recess or bore in the top of the closure is 'a cylindric nut B having wings b', which fit in complemental grooves b, in oppositesides of a cap a2, to hold said nut at all times from rotation. Said nut is apertured transversely b elow the internally threaded portion thereofrand at its lower end (which is solid) is Jrovided with a concave seat ada ted to receive the ball c2 beforel describe when seated. in its recess in the closure. As shown, the lower or solid end of said nut'is provided with a peripheral. groove as shown in Ifigs. 1 and 5, adapted to receivethe split, key b2,

' which is extended through slots'in the flange closure, in a manner to c, thereby en aging the lower end of said nut or jointe g permit the closure to adapt itself to the seat independently of the alinemen't of theextension or nut B.4

- The stem B,^is provided within the cap a2, with an integral collar b", which is also pro- `vided with upstanding beads or rims-b5, corresponding with theV beads a,

before d escribed, and secured on said stem between 'the collar and the partition as, is a packin washer bf, of any suitable material adapte to prevent leakage through the cap at the stem orifice. As shown also, a packing b', of any suitable material-is secured around the stem in the concave recess in the top of the cap and secured on the stem and bearing on is 'a follower' d, complementally concave on lts under side with said artition c, and adapted' to press ysaid pac ing inwardly,

as is usual with glands. A coiled spring d?, its upper .end bears on a nut d2, loose on the stei'n and adapted to be adjusted to vvary the tension on the follower to com-press the packornamentaP finish, -a closing cap ing. As shown, -a `j am nut d4, is threaded on the stem toadjust and hold said nut in ad'usted position;

or the rpose,"in parts," of affording an threaded '.on the upper end ofthe cap a2, and

On the upper 4wheel d?, for actuating the valve, which is V removably engaged entirely" conceals the Vsprn but and nuts,

justment ofthe tension of the springl d. end of the valve stem' is a 'and on -said stem in anyA suitable orusual manner.

The voperation 1s as follows l: In opening .the valve the lead of the thread on the stem eoA ` and inasmuchas the pressure exerted by the `stem on the closure'is concentratedat the '-,center of thefclpsure the downward pres- )sure is thus equaliz .over the entire 'area' extension yieldingly on the bears on said follower d, and at` may lat any timebe release to varytheadsprin of the closure bearing upon the seat and although the packing washer mightI be slightly thicker on one side than on the other, it adapts itself perfectly t0 the seat entirelyeclosing the valve, and this will obviously true though the {iow of the fluid through the valve may have caused the closure to rotate slightly on its support, thus varying the position ofthe closure on the seat when again closed.

Owing to the perfect adaptation of the closure on the seat and the centralizing of the pressure thereon by means of a ball es, or

any suitable balll shaped or rounded body, the valve can never'stick, as its actual surface subjected to pressure is relatively very small and4 owing to its shape, ermits of read yielding without material riction. O course, I am aware that detailsof the constructionmay be varied and that the principle of operation disclosed maybe emodied with various structures or e uivalents to the other elements herein disc osed. I therefore do not purpose limiting this application for patent otherwise than necessitated by the prior art. y

I claim as my invention:

'.1. A valve comprising a casing provided with a partition and an inlet and an outlet orifice, a stern extending into the casing through the partition, arigid collar on the stem, on one side of the partition, a ,collar loosely engaged'on the stem on the opposite 'side of the artition, a collar adjustable on the stem adjacent the loosecollar, a spring interposed betweensaid adjustable and loose collars, packing material between the rigid and loosec'ollars and the partition, and a closure alined' with the stem and having a swivel and oscillatable connection therewith.

2. In a device of the class described a casing provided with an inlet and an outlet, a seat between said inletand outlet, a partition' in the casin an actuating' stem extendin therethroug packing around the stem be owand above the partition, collarson the stem, one bearing u wardly on the acking and one downwar ly on the pac ing, a

and orcing the stem' and other' collar upwardly, a n ut'having threaded en agement withthe lower end of the stem an' a valvel for forcing onel collar downwardly closure having' a swivelconnection with the L nut.

3. In a device of the class described a casing provided with an'inlet and an outlet,'a seat between said inlethand outlet, a partition in the casing, an actuating stem extendin therethrough,paeking aroundthe stem be ow and above the partitiom, collarson the stem one bearing ing and one downwar on the packing sprin and orcing the stem and other collar upwardly, a nut having threaded engagementupwardly on thepackt a. for vforcing one collar downwardly i with the lower end of the stem, :1 'vulve sure having a swivel connection with ma lowerk end of the nutv` a friction hell lgiem'een the end of the nut and closure 'permitting i the closure adjusting itself to the nut irreA epeotive of the alinemeut of the Various parts.

4. ln e device of the dass described e easing provided with en inlet and an outlet, a seat between said inlet and outlet, a partition in the casing, an actuating stem extend` ing therethrough, packing around the stem below and above the partition, c'olhu's on the stein, one bearing upwardly on the packing and one downwardly on the packing; a spring for forcing one collar downwardly :xv-F :"fw; the stem und other collar upunmlg, n mit having' ihreruled engagement with the lfm er end of the stem, a valve elosure having a swivel Connection with the nut, guides for the nut preventing rotation thereof and means permitting the closure unlonmtieally adjusting itself to firmly seat on the Valve seat if the stem and nut are out of alinen'lent therewith.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed by name in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

WILLIAM J. THEIS. l/itnesses:

C. W. Mums, hl. J, llmiirlN. 

